Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 49 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 3 more.
(she/her)
Hi, I’m Nancy Valdes, LCSW. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist with 15 years of experience. I love helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, depression and life transitions. My goal is to create a safe space where you can show up fully, trust yourself again and move toward meaningful lasting change. If you're ready to begin that journey, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
Your first session is a relaxed conversation where you can share at your own pace, there’s no pressure to have everything figured out. I’ll spend time getting to know you, what’s been weighing on you, and what you’re hoping for. I'll ask a few questions, listen closely and make sure you feel comfortable and understood. If this is your first time in therapy, it’s completely okay to feel nervous. Many people leave feeling heard, supported, and a little more grounded. This is the start of a collaborative process where your voice, strengths, and growth truly matter.
Clients often share that what stands out about working with me is how clear and practical therapy feels. I help break things down in a way that makes sense, so you’re not just talking about your struggles but also learning how to handle them in real life. I bring authenticity and integrity into every session. I only use approaches I truly believe in and have used myself, which helps build trust and confidence in the process. Together, we focus on turning insight into action, learning skills you can practice outside of sessions and seeing real progress over time. Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I support you in building emotional awareness, regulation, and self-compassion. My goal is for therapy to feel empowering, supportive, and useful so you leave sessions feeling more capable, confident, and in control.
I work with adults who feel stuck or held back by trauma, anxiety, or depression and are ready to take charge of their lives. I understand how family, relationships, culture, and social expectations can shape your experiences and sometimes add extra pressure. I’m here to honor your background, values, and perspective. Together we can discover your strengths, build resilience, improve your confidence and make life feel more manageable and enjoyable.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors connect. It teaches simple, real-life strategies to shift your mindset, reduce stress and improve daily life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT can teach you how to handle tough emotions, navigate relationships and reduce stress so you can feel calmer, more confident and actually enjoy your life.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Feeling stuck after trauma? CPT gives you clear tools to process what happened, reduce uncomfortable emotions and take back control of your life.
1 rating with written reviews
January 24, 2026
I absolutely loved Nancy. She was warm, sensitive and non judgmental. She gave me tools to work with immediately which really impressed me and is sending me work sheets. I look forward to my next appointment. I am hopeful I can make some changes.